As the solidarity of Congress continues to deteriorate, it becomes increasingly apparent that there will be no meaningful Health Care Reform coming forth in the near future. That being the case, what are We The People going to do about it? Bemoan our fates, email our representatives, tighten the belt? Probably all of the above. And when we’ve vented frustration that way, the task will still be there before us, to take Health Care Reform into our own hands.
Though this post is most likely going to be read by physicians, it’s important to realize that we are all responsible for taking hold of the situation. Physician, patient, R.N., P.A., LPN, DC, dentist, midwife, professional and layman alike, we must all take steps to reduce the costs. This includes doctors fighting back, of course. It also includes patients being painfully honest about who is actually responsible for less than desirable outcomes.